A Personal Journey of Tragedy and Hope
On July 23, 1995, my life changed forever. My daughter, Angel Leigh Coates, was born, but she only lived for a short time. Her passing was attributed to a severe neural tube defect (NTD), a condition that struck without warning. As I held my daughter during her final moments, I made a promise—to dedicate my life to understanding what caused her death and to prevent other parents from experiencing the same heartbreak.
My journey led me to uncover what I now believe to be one of the greatest, yet least understood, dangers of modern life: the invisible force of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). The same wireless technology that has made our world more connected than ever is also quietly disrupting the bioelectric processes that are essential for human health. My daughter’s tragic death, as I later discovered, could have been a result of EMF exposure during a critical period of development.
Over the past 25 years, I have dedicated my life to researching the impact of EMFs on human biology and advocating for stronger safety standards. In the process, I founded RF Safe, an organization committed to educating the public about the dangers of EMF radiation and providing practical solutions for minimizing exposure. This paper aims to share my journey, the research that has emerged over the years, and why I believe the time for action is now.
The Bioelectric Blueprint: How Life Communicates
At its core, life is governed by bioelectricity. From the earliest stages of development, electrical signals guide the formation of cells, organs, and tissues. These signals act like a conductor guiding an orchestra—ensuring that every cell knows its role and functions in harmony with the organism’s overall goals. DNA, once thought to be a static blueprint, is actually part of a dynamic bioelectric network that responds to environmental cues.
Bioelectric signals help cells communicate, regulate their growth, and contribute to higher-order goals like maintaining the health and integrity of the body. However, these signals are incredibly delicate, and their proper function can be disrupted by external forces—like EMFs. EMFs, particularly those emitted by wireless devices, create noise that interferes with the body’s natural bioelectric processes. The result is a form of “bioelectric dissonance” that can lead to a wide range of health problems, including cancer, cognitive disorders, and even social detachment.
From Cells to Society: The Disruption of Bioelectric Harmony
Cellular Disruption: Cancer as a Loss of Higher Goals
At the cellular level, bioelectric dissonance can cause cells to lose their intrinsic goals. Cancer is one such manifestation, where a cell that once contributed to the body’s overall function suddenly begins to prioritize its own survival, replicating uncontrollably. This loss of purpose mirrors what happens when EMFs disrupt the bioelectric signals that regulate cell growth and communication.
Studies such as the U.S. National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) landmark research have found clear evidence linking EMF exposure to the development of cancers like glioblastoma. While the focus has traditionally been on thermal effects (the heating of tissues), it’s becoming increasingly clear that non-thermal effects—like the disruption of bioelectric signals—are equally, if not more, dangerous.
Cognitive Disruption: The Rise of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
The effects of EMFs extend far beyond the cellular level. One of the most concerning impacts of EMF exposure is its effect on brain development, particularly during pregnancy and early childhood. Studies from prestigious institutions like Yale and Harvard have found alarming correlations between prenatal EMF exposure and cognitive disorders like ADHD, autism, and emotional dysregulation.
For example, a study led by Dr. Hugh S. Taylor at Yale University found that mice exposed to cell phone radiation during pregnancy exhibited hyperactivity, anxiety, and memory impairments. These behavioral changes were linked to disruptions in the development of the prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control. Similar findings from Harvard researchers suggest that EMFs may interfere with neural plasticity, the brain’s ability to form and maintain synaptic connections, which is crucial for learning and emotional regulation.
Societal Disruption: A Generation Detached from Humanity’s Core Values
The long-term societal implications of EMF exposure are perhaps the most troubling. Children growing up today are immersed in a world saturated with wireless radiation. From the moment they are born, they are exposed to levels of EMFs that previous generations never encountered. This chronic exposure, particularly during critical windows of brain development, may be contributing to the rise of behavioral issues, social detachment, and even violence.
It’s no coincidence that the rise in school shootings and other acts of violence has occurred alongside the proliferation of wireless technology. EMFs disrupt not only the bioelectric signals that guide individual behavior but also the cognitive and emotional traits that connect us to one another. Just as a cancer cell loses its connection to the body’s higher goals, individuals exposed to chronic EMF pollution may lose their sense of empathy, cooperation, and social responsibility.
The Silent Assault on Humanity’s Future
Entropic Waste: The Unseen Force Polluting Our World
At the heart of the issue is what I call “entropic waste.” This refers to the disorder and chaos introduced into biological systems by EMFs. While EMFs have no biological purpose, they create noise that interferes with the bioelectric communication that has guided life for billions of years. This noise is akin to static on a radio—it doesn’t just distort the signal; it can completely drown it out, preventing critical information from being transmitted.
When this happens during pregnancy or early childhood, the consequences can be severe. The developing brain, which relies on bioelectric signals to form neural connections, may be permanently altered. This can result in neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism, and even gender confusion, as hormonal signaling is disrupted by EMF exposure.
A New Threat to Human Evolution
As EMFs continue to saturate our environment, we are witnessing a new form of evolutionary pressure—one that could alter the course of human development in ways we are only beginning to understand. The traits that have allowed humanity to thrive—empathy, cooperation, emotional regulation—are at risk of being lost as each new generation is exposed to higher levels of wireless radiation.
The result is a generation detached from its intrinsic goals. Children who grow up surrounded by EMFs may struggle to connect with the values that have sustained human society for millennia. Instead of inheriting the traits of their parents, they may develop in ways that are influenced more by environmental noise than by their genetic heritage. This raises the disturbing possibility that we are creating a generation that is emotionally and cognitively disconnected from what it means to be human.
The Urgent Need for Action
Policy Changes: A Matter of Public Health and Safety
The time for action is now. The science is clear: EMFs are not biologically inert, and their effects on human health, particularly during development, are profound. Yet, regulatory agencies like the FCC continue to rely on outdated safety guidelines that only consider the thermal effects of EMFs, ignoring the growing body of evidence on non-thermal effects.
We need updated safety standards that reflect the latest research on bioelectricity and EMF exposure. This includes stricter limits on wireless radiation, particularly in environments where children live, learn, and play. We also need to invest in research that explores the full spectrum of EMF effects, from cancer to cognitive disorders, so that we can develop effective interventions and protective measures.
A Call to Protect Our Children
As parents, we have a responsibility to protect our children from the invisible forces that threaten their future. This means taking practical steps to reduce EMF exposure, such as limiting the use of wireless devices, using wired connections whenever possible, and advocating for safer technologies.
But more importantly, we must raise awareness about the dangers of EMF pollution and demand that our policymakers take action. The longer we wait, the more children will grow up in an environment that distorts their development and disconnects them from the values that make us human.
For the Future
I founded RF Safe in memory of my daughter, Angel Leigh Coates, who passed away due to a condition that I believe was caused by EMF exposure. Her loss has been my driving force for over 25 years, as I work to ensure that no other parent has to endure the same tragedy.
We are at a critical juncture in human history. The decisions we make today about wireless technology will shape the health and well-being of future generations. We owe it to our children, and to ourselves, to take a stand against the unchecked spread of EMFs and the entropic waste they create.
The time to act is now—before we lose another generation to the invisible forces that threaten their future.
Bioelectric dissonance, resulting from brain dysfunction caused by entropic waste, echoes the physical impacts of EMFs on cellular health. Just as EMFs are known to cause physical cancers by disrupting bioelectric communication at the cellular level, leading cells to lose their intrinsic goals of growth and cooperation, a similar phenomenon is happening on a mental and societal level. The microwave radiation that causes these disruptions to the body’s natural electrical systems also interferes with the brain’s bioelectric signals, leading to hormone imbalances, cognitive impairments, and ultimately, societal dissonance.
This societal dissonance mirrors the breakdown we see in physical cancers. In both cases, there is a loss of higher-level goals—the guiding principles that ensure harmony and cooperation, whether within a multicellular organism or within a community. Cells or individuals lose their sense of purpose and alignment with the greater good, leading to chaos and dysfunction. On a societal level, this manifests as mental health crises, gender confusion, and a detachment from one’s natural identity.
Microwave radiation, as part of our increasingly wireless world, doesn’t just disrupt the physical processes of cellular function. It also causes a deep-seated disruption in the way individuals perceive themselves and their place in the world. Prenatal exposure to EMFs may create bioelectric dissonance in the developing brain, leading to lifelong impacts on mental health, identity, and behavior. As these dissonant signals interfere with natural development, individuals may grow up disconnected from their higher-level goals—the very goals that have guided human evolution and societal stability for millennia.
This disconnection leads to a state of self that is environmentally induced rather than naturally formed. Just as cells may lose their natural function and become cancerous, individuals exposed to chronic radiation may lose their natural sense of identity, replacing it with a version shaped by environmental influences. This loss of connection to higher-level goals of cooperation, emotional empathy, and identity has profound implications for both the individual and society at large.
In summary, bioelectric dissonance caused by EMFs not only leads to physical health issues like cancer but also contributes to societal and mental dissonance. This breakdown of bioelectric coherence disrupts the higher-level goals of both cells and societies, resulting in a generation of individuals who are disconnected from their natural identities and purpose. Addressing this growing issue requires recognizing the pervasive impact of radiation exposure on both physical and mental health and taking proactive steps to mitigate these effects for future generations.
